Pretending ~ 01/06/2000 Poem by Loretta Rowley

We were once the closest of friends.
Watching out for one another.
One guy, one girl we thought forever.
You were in a real important part of my life.
Together we talked, together we cried.
At times we didn't have to say a thing and the other knew.
We confined in one another.
We helped each other out even in the most difficult of situations.
I trust you with my everything.
Never thought you'd start to pretend.
Pretend you cared about my life.
Just like you really gave a damn.
I guess over the years we drifted.
Slowly, but we drifted apart.
Your letters became shorter and less.
Our conversations not so grand.
The lies flowed out of your mouth more frquently.
You started to use me for little things.
At first I didn't realize and I was in denile.
I gave you chance after chance to prove yourself good.
Eventually your true side had shown through,
when you lied to my face.
I guess some friendships weren't meant to be,
and the distance in living can put distance in friendships.
I told you to never talk with me again,
because I don't need friends who are more like enemies.
I don't hate you, I could never force myself to.
But, this is forever goodbye.
I'll never look back at this mild stepping stone with regret.
All because I believe it's the right thing.
Just remember the good times and fun.
Now go! I've freed your name from my heart.
I love you and goodbye.